Electrical Line Worker Apprenticeships in South Dakota
South Dakota has 11 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electrical line workers — 2 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
11
Union / joint programs
2
Median electrical line worker wage
$92,060
South Dakota, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+6.9%
60 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILTITES Union / joint | BROOKINGS | Single Employer |
| SDREA - WEST RIVER ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION Union / joint | WALL | Single Employer |
| BRINK CONSTRUCTORS, INC | RAPID CITY | Single Employer |
| CITY OF FAITH SOUTH DAKOTA | FAITH | Single Employer |
| CITY OF GROTON | GROTON | Single Employer |
| CITY OF VOLGA SOUTH DAKOTA | VOLGA | Single Employer |
| GOVERT POWERLINE SERVICE | REVA | Single Employer |
| Lake Area Technical College | Watertown | Multiple Employer |
| SD Rural Electric Association | PIERRE | Multiple Employer |
| Timberline Construction, Inc | RAPID CITY | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electrical Line Workers Earn in South Dakota
Wages
- Median annual wage: $92,060
- Average annual wage: $87,280
- Electrical Line Workers employed statewide: 810
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +6.9%
- Average openings per year: 60
- Employment: 720 → 770
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.